Meaning of galva | Babel Free
[ˈɡɑ̂ɫva]Definitions
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head (top or front of the body, where the brain is located) declension-4
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locative singular of galva feminine, form-of, locative, singular
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hair, feathers (on the head) declension-4
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on, or around, the head (1) declension-4
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life declension-4
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mind, intelligence, understanding, memory declension-4
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top (especially round) part of an object declension-4
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authoritative person, boss, leader declension-4
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a person or animal as a counting unit declension-4
Examples
“cilvēka, suņa, čūskas galva”
a human, dog's, snake's head
“galvas muskuļi”
head muscles
“pagriezt galvu”
to turn one's head
“pamāt ar galvu”
to nod one's head
“saņemt galvu rokās”
to take one's head in one's hands
“purināt, kratīt galvu”
to shake one's head
“galva sāp”
the head hurts
“galvas tabletes”
head(ache) tablets, pills
“sirma galva”
gray hair
“mazgāt galvu”
to wash one's hair
“sukāt, ķemmēt galvu”
to brush, to comb one's hair
“galva balta kā ābele”
hair as white as an apple tree
“likt cepuri galvā”
to put a hat on one's head
“siet lakatu galvā”
to tie a scarf around one's head
“riskēt ar savu galvu”
to gamble with one's head (= life)
“gaiša, gudra galva”
bright, smart head
“cilvēks ar galvu”
a person with head (= wise, intelligent)
“zināt no galvas”
to know (something) from the head (= by heart)
“rēķināt galvā”
to calculate in one's head
“paturēt skaidru galvu”
to keep a clear head (= remain calm)
“naglas, skrūves galva”
the head of a nail, a screw
“āmura, cirvja galva”
the head of a hammer, an axe
“valdības galva”
the head of the government
“ģimenes galva”
the head of the family
“septiņu galvu liela ģimene”
a family with seven heads (= members)
CEFR level
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See also
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